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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.44, 186.72 and 110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.44, 186.72 and 110.82 is: 166.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.44 : 186.72 = 110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.44/186.72 = 110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.44x = 186.72 × 110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.44x = 20,692.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,692.31/124.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.28

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